Cambrian House

294 Chester Road North, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2RR

01562825537

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 January 2022

Provider

Kidderminster Care Limited

Beds

26 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 23 are the same and 2 are lower.

15 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2015
GoodMar 2016
GoodMay 2017
Requires ImprovementFeb 2018
Requires ImprovementAug 2018
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
Requires ImprovementFeb 2020
GoodFeb 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 8 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Kidderminster Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Cambrian House

Cambrian House is a residential care home in Worcestershire, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Cambrian House is a residential care home accommodating 20 people aged 65 and over, plus one younger resident, across ground and first floor spaces. The service has capacity for up to 25 people.

Residents and their families report feeling safe and satisfied with the care provided, citing staff who understand their individual needs. The home has established processes to protect people from harm and abuse, with staff trained and aware of their responsibilities to escalate any concerns appropriately. Risks to residents are identified using best practice tools and guidance to inform their care planning.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DY10 2RR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 18 February 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 4 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 4 February 2020: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cambrian House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cambrian House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cambrian House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Cambrian House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees